The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1887-07-15

himself, and made his way forward to
the car especially provided for fumiga-
ton.
When he had gone the old man
leaned over the arm of his seat and ad-
dressed Boiling.
Excuse me, sir, but didn't your
friend who has left say that his name
was James PouIder?''
That is his name, sir" replied the
young man, ''but he is not exactly a
friend of mine, though we live in the
same place, and 1 know him very
well"
MAY inquire where he is fromP"
Eyes, sir; Careysburg."
''Son of Peter B. Poulder, the great
pork packer there, isn't hep"
yes, sir"
''His father should deal with him. 1t
would be quite in his line"
"Oh, papar' said a sweet, reproach-
ful voice, as those near by who heard
the colloquy Uttered.
at is fact, Lucy" rejoined the
farmer.
The old man who was evidently in
telligent, entered into a general con-
versatiOn with the younger, and soon
showed that he was quite well-in-
formed. Boiling was glad of the con-
ference so entertaining, especially
when, as his eyes were bent in that
direction, he saw that the young lady
was interested, and he hoped, pleased
listener. There was something very
sweet in the expression of her cOunte-
nance-an unmistakable impress of
modesty and innocence on her feat
ures. They chatted away, and the
elder, so dexterously that the younger
never perceived it, drew out of the
other his position, prospects and inten-
tions. Boiling was frank by nature,
and the questions of his interlocutor,
who was as ingenious as the other was
ingenious, were craftily put. The
sharp granger soon learned that Frank
Boiling had been engaged for some
time in the study of the law; but that
his father having met with reverses,
and having two young daughters to
educate, the young man determine ed to
make his burden less, and had set out
to support himself, abandoning his
law studies, and taking a situation as
salesman in a country store in Griffton,
a thriving town about five miles from
the main line.
Il get but beggarly pay, of course, -
said Frank, gayly. II am only a raw
hand; but / have promise that,
when am better qualified, my wages
will be increased"
"You are rather a singular person, -
said the farmer, bluffly. "Most young
men would have talked of their sal
ary."
Il rather prefer the old style of Eng
lish, said Boiling. II am to be a
hireling; and the compensation of a
hireling is called wages But wages
or salary-the terms are Indifferent to
me"
"My place is within n mile of Griff-
ton" said the old man. II have a
notion that / knew your father once.
Wasn't he at Harvard, in his timer"
''Yes, sir, and SO was 1. We are
alumni of the same school"
81 wonder if he remembers his old
chum there-one George Carter
George St. Leger Carter, they have it
on the rolls"
Eyes, sir; I've heard him speak of
him often, though the two have drifted
apart since then. Judge Carter, you
mean. He lives at Griffton. Do you
know him?''
''Uml ye-es! After fashion"
"Papar whispered the young girl
but Bolling's quick ear caught hel
words; II know the Judge better than
you do"
''Be quiet. Puss, win youP" replied
her father, in the same tone.
81 am told" resumed the young
man, THAT he has left the bench, and
though quite wealthy, has gone back
to the bar. / have letter for him
which my father, recalling their youth
full friendship, insisted on giving me
but l shall not present it."
''Why notP He might be of service
to you"
Scarcely, sir. You see, if 1 am &c
be a salesman in a country store I had
better accommodate myself to my posi-
ton. The Judge, even if he remem-
bered old college friendships. wouldn't
be likely to consider me n welcome
addition to his family circle as a
visitor He is rich; and then he is
said to have a very handsome and
accomplished daughter, who would, no
doubt, look down on me. / have my
bread and butter to earn, and had bet
ter confine myself to it.
DIT
came your father to lose his money!
thought he inherited-a fine fortune"
yes, sir; but he was drawn into in.
curing responsibility for a relative
He is not ruined by any means, but is
merely hampered, and thinks he viii
pull through in time with little econ
omy and prudence; and 1 have nc
doubt he will. But am only in hi.
way, or l would have remained.
Have you ever thought of trying
farming?"
mo, sir. l have no capital ant
know nothing oft"
"Do you know more of selling gro
ceries and dry goods?"
mot n bit more; but, you see, I an
paid something there while 1 learn"
Your friend, or your acquaintance
as you call him, goes to Griffton, too
does hep
eyes, sir; but he goes there in diff
ferent capacity. l believe he represent
/ his father in some transaction abOu
property with the Judge. and is to re
main there some days as a guest, unit
the affair is closed. Possibly, as hi
father wants him to marry, he may b,
on a tour Of observation. and take il
the Judges daughter Though that i
/ impertinent of me, for he has said moth
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